Jesus Owono faces a maximum 12-match suspension following the collision during Andorra’s fixture against Tenerife on November 2, which resulted in the tragic death of 30-year-old forward Jesús de Miguel.
The match at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife stadium stood at two goals apiece as the clock ticked to the ninety-sixth minute. Andorra pushed everyone into the opposing half in search of victory, leading to a long clearance and a counterattack where Tenerife’s number 9, Jesús de Miguel, sprinted toward goal.
The opposing goalkeeper, 25-year-old Jesús Owono, rushed out almost to the halfway line and collided with him, leaving de Miguel unconscious on the ground before he passed away in hospital the following day, while police subsequently investigated the incident as manslaughter and the player remained confined at home under a wave of hostility.
Spanish Committee Imposes 12-Match Ban Following Referee Report
The Spanish football disciplinary committee announced the 12-match ban after taking 11 days to review the incident, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The committee based its decision strictly on the official match report filed by referee Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez.
The referee described an action involving a raised leg and excessive force while the ball remained in play. Applying Article 102 of the disciplinary code alongside the fatal outcome, authorities imposed the maximum permitted penalty.
The disciplinary committee noted in its ruling that the evaluation of the conduct must rely expressly on the referee’s official report, which said that the player was sent off for striking an opponent violently in the chest with his leg using excessive force while the ball was in play.
The committee added that the tragic outcome leading to the death of Jesús de Miguel Alameda was public knowledge and justified the maximum sanction of a 12-match suspension, with the decision subject to appeal before the Appeals Committee within ten working days.
Jesus Owono Evaluates Career as Judicial Investigation Begins
While Andorra prepares to return to the pitch against Almeria, Jesus Owono remains absent. Sources close to the player indicated he is evaluating whether to continue his professional career, according to Virgilio.
Concurrently, judicial authorities have opened an investigation under court supervision. Corriere della Sera said that the funeral for de Miguel drew approximately 400 attendees, including Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. De Miguel’s wife and daughter were present in the stands during the tragic incident, and Tenerife prepared a tribute for the player while the league evaluated a potential stoppage.
Owono received support from the psychologists and medical staff of Andorra while following a recovery path, having asked to contact the family of Jesús de Miguel and to attend the funeral.
The Piqué Social Media Controversy
Hours before the disciplinary committee released its ruling, former Real Madrid and Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué sparked criticism across Spanish media. Piqué, the principal shareholder of Almeria, posted online to criticize the league’s administrative timing.
Virgilio reported that Piqué wrote, “It’s Friday, we play tomorrow and we don’t know if there are suspended players or not.”
Disciplinary measures had already been applied to Akman and Lautaro de Leon, who received one-match suspensions prior to the late Friday announcement regarding Owono.
| Fixture / Incident | Date | Key Official / Figure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife vs. Andorra | November 2, 2026 | Manuel Angel Perez Hernandez | Red card issued to Jesus Owono |
| Disciplinary Ruling | November 13, 2026 | Spanish Disciplinary Committee | 12-match suspension applied |
Carles Manso addressed the media ahead of the fixture regarding the emotional state of the squad. “The truth is that it is not easy, no one teaches you to live through these things,” said Carles Manso, Andorra manager, speaking to Virgilio. Manso added regarding the goalkeeper that the club would give him space to decide if and when he felt ready.
Owono expressed deep remorse through a statement released via his club. “I feel immense pain for the loss of Jesús,” said Jesús Owono, Andorra goalkeeper, according to Corriere della Sera.
Owono added in the statement distributed by his club that he was experiencing the hardest days of his life.
“Faccio fatica a trovare le parole e per me è molto difficile elaborare tutto ciò che è accaduto,” said Jesús Owono, Andorra goalkeeper, according to Corriere della Sera, further noting that he knew many issues lay ahead and would face whatever came with the utmost respect while keeping his thoughts on Jesús and the shared pain.
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